The Monegasque driver’s current contract runs out at the end of the 2024 season and there has been no rush from either his side or Ferrari’s to get an extension sorted out so far.
That delay, allied to a frustrating campaign with Ferrari that did not deliver the results hoped for, triggered speculation about other teams vying for Leclerc’s service.
Front-runners Mercedes, Aston Martin and Red Bull have all been viewed as potential options for him as there could be vacancies by 2025.
But despite obviously weighing up other opportunities, Leclerc has made it clear that his priority is to fulfil his dream and win the F1 championship with Ferrari, and that seeing even the smallest of chance to achieve that would be enough to ensure he stays.
Speaking in an exclusive interview with Autosport, Leclerc said it was natural drivers would weigh up chances they had elsewhere – but that did not sway his commitment to his current team.
“Of course, I think every driver has considered their different options, once they get the [possibility],” he said.
“But I have a huge love of Ferrari. And my first target and my first dream is to become a world champion with Ferrari, more than anything else.
“So, if there's a slight opportunity for it to happen, I will have no doubt about pushing to stay here at least.”
Source: Autosport